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Tales of Irish Castles

Season 1
Explore the history, legends, and fascinating figures from castles across Ireland in this riveting docuseries that tells the story of the nation through its castles.
20146 episodes
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First episode free

Episodes

  1. S1 E1 - The Normans Are Coming
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    June 21, 2014
    44min
    TV-14
    After the Normans invaded in 1169, they introduced the concept of castle building to Ireland. This episode explores some of the country’s earliest Norman castles.
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  2. S1 E2 - Don't Mess With a Knight
    June 28, 2014
    42min
    TV-14
    In the 13th and 14th centuries, Norman knights helped alter the landscape of Ireland. Featured locations include Luttrellstown, Kilkenny, Dunamase, and Blarney Castle.
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  3. S1 E3 - The Fightback
    July 5, 2014
    43min
    TV-14
    As the Irish clans began to fight back against the Anglo-Norman settlers in the 15th and 16th centuries, tower houses were built for both defense and as family homes.
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  4. S1 E4 - A Century of Turmoil
    July 12, 2014
    45min
    TV-14
    Castles were at the forefront of the bloodiest century in Irish history. Important strongholds of the 1600s include castles in Limerick, Birr, Kilkenny, and Athlone.
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  5. S1 E5 - A Taste for Gothic
    July 19, 2014
    45min
    TV-14
    Castles no longer served as military strongholds in the 18th and 19th centuries and instead were adapted into beautiful homes for the lordly and wealthy classes.
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  6. S1 E6 - End of The Empire
    July 26, 2014
    43min
    TV-14
    The 19th and 20th centuries were a time of social and political turmoil. Some of Ireland’s most prestigious and historical castles were mostly abandoned or destroyed.
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Audio languages
English
Subtitles
English [CC]
Producers
Sideline Productions
Starring
Simon DelaneyDave SwiftMarcus Seoige
Studio
Acorn TV
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